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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos

Vulnerability in POSIX could allow code execution (841872) Vulnerability Scan


Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for ms04-020 over the registry

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test

Synopsis :

Local users can elevate their rights.

Description :

The remote host is running a version of the posix subsystem which contains
a flaw which may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host,
thus escalating his rights and obtaining the full control of the remote
system.

Solution :

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT and 2000 :

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-020.mspx

Threat Level:

High / CVSS Base Score : 7
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)

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